Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Hybrid origin
Southern Africa
Types
Grace McDade, Jurmag1
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Leaf spot, Scale, Spot anthracnose, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Magnolia × soulangeana
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
saucer magnolia
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
saucer magnolia
Elephant Bush
In German
saucer magnolia
Elephant Bush
In French
saucer magnolia
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
saucer magnolia
elefante Bush
In Greek
saucer magnolia
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
saucer magnolia
elefante de Bush
In Polish
saucer magnolia
Elephant Bush
In Latin
saucer magnolia
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Caryophyllales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Saucer Magnolia and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Saucer Magnolia and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Saucer Magnolia and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saucer Magnolia season is Spring and Elephant Bush season is Spring. The type of soil for Saucer Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saucer Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saucer Magnolia and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Saucer Magnolia and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Saucer Magnolia height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Saucer Magnolia and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Saucer Magnolia flower color: Pink and Violet
Saucer Magnolia leaf color: Light Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Saucer Magnolia and Elephant Bush
Care of Saucer Magnolia and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saucer Magnolia pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Saucer Magnolia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.